Rays Medicare & Diagnostic Centre

20/08/2024

Ozempic (semaglutide) is a once in a week prescription medication primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes, but some folks have also experienced weight loss as a side effect. Don’t use it for type 1 diabetes. It comes in two strengths: 0.25 mg and 1 mg.

Here's the deal:

🪼Weight loss isn't guaranteed: Ozempic works by regulating blood sugar, and weight loss can be a secondary effect.
🌳It's not a magic bullet: You gotta pair it with a healthy diet and exercise for sustainable results.
☢️Safety first: Ozempic needs a doctor's prescription, and they'll determine if it's right for you based on your health profile.

Thinking about Ozempic for weight loss? Here's what I recommend:
💬Chat with your doctor! They can assess your needs and see if Ozempic fits your weight loss plan.
🧐Do your research! Learn about the potential side effects and what a healthy weight loss journey looks like.
At Rays Medicare & Diagnostic Centre , we're here to help! We can answer any questions you have about Ozempic or other diabetes and weight management options. Feel free to comment below, message us, or stop by the pharmacy!
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06/03/2024

💊 Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common condition that affect millions of people every year.
Here are some interesting facts about UTIs:

💊 Prevalence in Women: Women are at a significantly higher risk of developing UTIs than men, primarily due to the shorter length of the urethra, which allows bacteria easier access to the bladder.

💊 E. coli is a Common Culprit: The majority of UTIs are caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract. However, other bacteria, fungi, and viruses can also cause UTIs.

💊 Not Just the Bladder: While most UTIs involve the bladder (cystitis), the infection can occur in any part of the urinary tract, including the urethra (urethritis), kidneys (pyelonephritis), and ureters (the ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder).

💊 Symptoms Can Vary: Symptoms of a UTI can include a strong, persistent urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, passing frequent, small amounts of urine, urine that appears cloudy, red, bright pink, or cola-colored (a sign of blood in the urine), and pelvic pain in women.

💊 UTIs Can Be Prevented: Preventive measures include staying well-hydrated, urinating frequently, wiping from front to back to prevent bacterial transfer, and avoiding potentially irritating feminine products.

💊 Cranberry Juice Debate: There's ongoing debate about the effectiveness of cranberry juice in preventing UTIs. Some studies suggest that it can help prevent recurrent UTIs in certain populations, possibly due to compounds that prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract walls.

💊 Antibiotics are the Main Treatment: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for UTIs. The type, dose, and length of the treatment can vary depending on the severity of the infection and the patient's health condition.

💊 Increasing Antibiotic Resistance: Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to increased antibiotic resistance among UTI-causing bacteria, making some infections harder to treat.

💊 UTIs Can Lead to Serious Health Problems: If left untreated, a UTI can spread to the kidneys, leading to more serious infections like pyelonephritis. This condition can cause permanent kidney damage if not treated promptly.

💊 Recurrent UTIs: Some individuals may experience recurrent UTIs, defined as at least two infections in six months or at least three within a year. In such cases, a healthcare provider may recommend preventive measures or long-term antibiotic treatment.

Understanding these facts about UTIs highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, and appropriate treatment to avoid complications.
Rays Medicare & Diagnostic Centre wishes you a Happy Women's Day

Your Health is Our Priority

03/03/2024

Today let's talk about chronic condition called, ASTHMA

ASTHMA.
This is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airway characterised by airway hyper-responsiveness leading to a triad of events that is;
1.Broncho constriction
2.Oedema of airway
3. Excessive secretions

These events lead to airway obstruction which is reversible either spontaneously or with treatment. It's a life threatening episode of airway obstruction and is considered a medical emergency.

FACTORS PREDISPOSING TO ASTHMA.

These can be divided majorly into;
1.Host factors
- Genetic predisposition
-Obesity

2. Environmental factors
-Allergens
-infections
-Diet
-To***co smoking
- Occupational sensitization e.g lime
-Air pollution

MECHANISM OF ASTHMA.
Involves inflammatory cells such as mast-cells,esinophills and F cells e.t.c and multiple chemical mediators e.g chemokine,cytokine e.t.c.

Airway inflammation in Asthma is persistent although symptoms are episodic. Relationship between the severity of asthma and the intensity of inflammation is not clearly established.

Inflammatory changes occur in both upper and lower airway but physiological effects are most pronounced in medium sized bronchi and bronchitis.

The pattern of inflammation in the airway appears to be similar in all clinical forms of Asthma regardless of aetiology,dyspnoea (shortness of breath),dry cough,use of accessory respiratory muscle,fast or labored breathing and extreme wheezing.

HOW TO DIAGNOSE;
-History taking on episodic cough,breathlessness and chest tightness
-Physical examination through auscultation to listen for wheezing
-Exercise induced constriction of the bronchi (typically develops within 5-10mins of exercise )
-Skin tests with Allergens
-Lung function tests e.g Peak expiratory flow

TREATMENT OF ASTHMA.
1)Relief control.
Interventions may include;-
-Medications to dilate the airway (bronchudilators e.g Salbutamol)
-Intravenus medication e.g magnesium sulphate.
-Positive pressure therapy including mechanical ventilation incase of status Asthmaticus

Treatment Guidelines.
-Identify and avoid provoking factors
- Check inhaler techniques
-Allay any fears and anxiety
-Design for self management plan
-Check and ensure compliance

Differential Diagnosis.
-Aspiration Syndrome
-Bronchiectasis
-Bronchiolitis
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)
-Cystic Fibrosis
-Foreign bodies of the airway
-Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Heart failure

Wishing you a safe month of March,
Your best healthcare partner,
Rays Medicare & Diagnostic Centre

12/05/2022